Lasers, Optics & Photonics

Biography

Dr. Alex Kazemi a Boeing Associate Technical Fellow and materials scientist has worked for aerospace industry for past 20 years. He currently is focusing on the development of a new generation of optical fibers for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Alex is a world recognized Micro Technologist with focus on fiber optics, miniaturized interconnects, leak detection systems, fiber optic sensors for cryogenics environment, and laser micro packaging. He is regarded as the leading expert in these areas by industry and academia, including US and European aerospace agencies. He is regularly sought as an expert on fiber optics, fiber optic chemical sensors and components, throughout the Boeing Co. At BCA, he is developing a new novel state-of-the-art fiber optic flexible circuits (wall fiber) to replace copper cables for airplanes with projected weight saving of 70% per meter with cost savings of almost an order of magnitude over wire replacement expenses. At BDS, he has performed pioneering work for Boeing EELV by successfully demonstrating world’s 1st fiber optic hydrogen leak detection system during Delta IV rocket engine test at NASA/Stennis. Before beginning his career in industry, he spent several years teaching at USC. Followed by 10 years working for telecommunications and fiber optic sensors/MEMS industry. He has authored/edited 8 books in the area of Photonics and Fiber Optics plus published over 40 papers in international journals. He has received Boeing and worldwide recognition for development of H2 leak detection sensor system for rocket engines. He has received numerous industry prizes and patents.

Research Interest

Alex is a world recognized Micro Technologist with focus on fiber optics, miniaturized interconnects, leak detection systems, fiber optic sensors for cryogenics environment, and laser micro packaging.